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Designing Sustainable Energy for All - Sustainable Product-Service System Design Applied to Distributed Renewable Energy... Designing Sustainable Energy for All - Sustainable Product-Service System Design Applied to Distributed Renewable Energy (Hardcover)
Venny Nakazibwe, Richie Moalosi, Mugendi K. M'Rithaa
R1,356 Discovery Miles 13 560 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Spacecraft Dynamics and Control - The Embedded Model Control Approach (Paperback): Enrico Canuto, Carlo Novara, Donato... Spacecraft Dynamics and Control - The Embedded Model Control Approach (Paperback)
Enrico Canuto, Carlo Novara, Donato Carlucci, Carlos Perez Montenegro, Luca Massotti
R3,335 R3,126 Discovery Miles 31 260 Save R209 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Spacecraft Dynamics and Control: The Embedded Model Control Approach provides a uniform and systematic way of approaching space engineering control problems from the standpoint of model-based control, using state-space equations as the key paradigm for simulation, design and implementation. The book introduces the Embedded Model Control methodology for the design and implementation of attitude and orbit control systems. The logic architecture is organized around the embedded model of the spacecraft and its surrounding environment. The model is compelled to include disturbance dynamics as a repository of the uncertainty that the control law must reject to meet attitude and orbit requirements within the uncertainty class. The source of the real-time uncertainty estimation/prediction is the model error signal, as it encodes the residual discrepancies between spacecraft measurements and model output. The embedded model and the uncertainty estimation feedback (noise estimator in the book) constitute the state predictor feeding the control law. Asymptotic pole placement (exploiting the asymptotes of closed-loop transfer functions) is the way to design and tune feedback loops around the embedded model (state predictor, control law, reference generator). The design versus the uncertainty class is driven by analytic stability and performance inequalities. The method is applied to several attitude and orbit control problems.

Current Trends in Boriding - Techniques (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Michal Kulka Current Trends in Boriding - Techniques (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Michal Kulka
R2,682 Discovery Miles 26 820 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book presents the most important thermochemical and physical techniques of boriding. The formation and characterization of different boride layers or boride coatings are compared in this book. The author analyzes the technological aspects of boriding processes, presenting the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The effect of the boriding techniques on the microstructure of borided materials are also indicated. The mechanism of formation of active boron atoms or ions and the phenomena during re-melting of alloying material together with the substrate are described. Special attention is devoted to powder-pack boriding, electrochemical boriding in borax, gas boriding, plasma gas or paste boriding and laser or plasma surface alloying with boron, acknowledged as the most important current methods in boriding. The thermodynamics of gas boriding is also analyzed.

Three Dimensional Surface Topography (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Ken J. Stout, Liam Blunt Three Dimensional Surface Topography (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Ken J. Stout, Liam Blunt
R3,864 Discovery Miles 38 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This fully illustrated text explains the basic measurement techniques, describes the commercially available instruments and provides an overview of the current perception of 3-D topography analysis in the academic world and industry, and the commonly used 3-D parameters and plots for the characterizing and visualizing 3-D surface topography.
It also includes new sections providing full treatment of surface characterization, filtering technology and engineered surfaces, as well as a fully updated bibliography.

Dynamics and Control of Advanced Structures and Machines - Contributions from the 3rd International Workshop, Perm, Russia... Dynamics and Control of Advanced Structures and Machines - Contributions from the 3rd International Workshop, Perm, Russia (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Valerii P. Matveenko, Michael Krommer, Alexander K. Belyaev, Hans Irschik
R2,661 Discovery Miles 26 610 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The volume includes 30 contributions from the 3rd International Workshop on Advanced Dynamics and Model Based Control of Structures and Machines representing the frontiers in the mechanics of controlled machines and structures. The Workshop, held in Perm, Russia in September 2017 continued a series of international workshops, starting in with the Japan - Austria Joint Workshop on Mechanics and Model Based Control of Smart Materials and Structures, the Russia - Austria Joint Workshop on Advanced Dynamics and Model Based Control of Structures and Machines and the first two editions of the International Workshop on Advanced Dynamics and Model Based Control of Structures and Machines. The previous workshops took place in Linz, Austria in September 2008 and April 2010, in St. Petersburg, Russia in July 2012 and in Vienna, Austria in September 2015. The up-to-date contributions are authored by internationally re-known leading experts in dynamics and control representing a broad spectrum of topics in the field of Advanced Structures and Machines; both, with respect to theoretical aspects as well as applications to contemporary engineering problems.

Bio-inspired Algorithms for Engineering (Paperback): Nancy Arana-Daniel, Carlos Lopez-Franco, Alma Y. Alanis Bio-inspired Algorithms for Engineering (Paperback)
Nancy Arana-Daniel, Carlos Lopez-Franco, Alma Y. Alanis
R2,149 R2,037 Discovery Miles 20 370 Save R112 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Bio-inspired Algorithms for Engineering builds a bridge between the proposed bio-inspired algorithms developed in the past few decades and their applications in real-life problems, not only in an academic context, but also in the real world. The book proposes novel algorithms to solve real-life, complex problems, combining well-known bio-inspired algorithms with new concepts, including both rigorous analyses and unique applications. It covers both theoretical and practical methodologies, allowing readers to learn more about the implementation of bio-inspired algorithms. This book is a useful resource for both academic and industrial engineers working on artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, vision, classification, pattern recognition, identification and control.

Interval Finite Element Method with MATLAB (Paperback): Sukanta Nayak, Snehashish Chakraverty Interval Finite Element Method with MATLAB (Paperback)
Sukanta Nayak, Snehashish Chakraverty
R3,237 R3,028 Discovery Miles 30 280 Save R209 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Interval Finite Element Method with MATLAB provides a thorough introduction to an effective way of investigating problems involving uncertainty using computational modeling. The well-known and versatile Finite Element Method (FEM) is combined with the concept of interval uncertainties to develop the Interval Finite Element Method (IFEM). An interval or stochastic environment in parameters and variables is used in place of crisp ones to make the governing equations interval, thereby allowing modeling of the problem. The concept of interval uncertainties is systematically explained. Several examples are explored with IFEM using MATLAB on topics like spring mass, bar, truss and frame.

Sensors for Mechatronics (Paperback, 2nd edition): Paul P L Regtien, Edwin Dertien Sensors for Mechatronics (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Paul P L Regtien, Edwin Dertien
R2,438 Discovery Miles 24 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Sensors for Mechatronics, Second Edition, offers an overview of the sensors and sensor systems required and applied in mechatronics. Emphasis lies on the physical background of the operating principles that is illustrated with examples of commercially available sensors and recent developments. Chapters discuss the general aspects of sensors, with a special section on quantities, notations and relations. In addition, the book includes a section devoted to sensor errors and error minimization that apply to most of the sensors discussed. Each subsequent chapter deals with one class of sensors, pursuing a classification according to physical principles rather than measurands. Categories discussed include resistive, capacitive, inductive and magnetic, optical, piezoelectric and acoustic sensors. For each category of sensors, a number of applications is given. Where appropriate, a section is added on the interfacing of the sensor.

MACAW's Encyclopedia of Pipeline Defects, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd ed.): Macaw Engineering MACAW's Encyclopedia of Pipeline Defects, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd ed.)
Macaw Engineering
R4,071 Discovery Miles 40 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Maintenance - Roadmap to Reliability - Sequel to World Class Maintenance Management - The 12 Disciplines (Hardcover): Rolly... Maintenance - Roadmap to Reliability - Sequel to World Class Maintenance Management - The 12 Disciplines (Hardcover)
Rolly Angeles; Foreword by Peter Todd
R2,032 Discovery Miles 20 320 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Handbook of Research on Advanced Mechatronic Systems and Intelligent Robotics (Hardcover): Maki K. Habib Handbook of Research on Advanced Mechatronic Systems and Intelligent Robotics (Hardcover)
Maki K. Habib
R8,027 Discovery Miles 80 270 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Advanced research in the field of mechatronics and robotics represents a unifying interdisciplinary and intelligent engineering science paradigm. It is a holistic, concurrent, and interdisciplinary engineering science that identifies novel possibilities of synergizing and fusing different disciplines. The Handbook of Research on Advanced Mechatronic Systems and Intelligent Robotics is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of knowledge in both theoretical and practical skills of intelligent robotics and mechatronics. While highlighting topics including green technology, machine learning, and virtual manufacturing, this book is ideally designed for researchers, students, engineers, and computer practitioners seeking current research on developing innovative ideas for intelligent robotics and autonomous and smart interdisciplinary mechatronic products.

Flexible Multibody Dynamics - A Finite Element Approach (Hardcover): M Geradin Flexible Multibody Dynamics - A Finite Element Approach (Hardcover)
M Geradin
R3,932 Discovery Miles 39 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Flexible Multibody Dynamics comprehensively describes the numerical modelling of flexible multibody dynamics systems in space and aircraft structures, vehicles, and mechanical systems. A rigorous approach is followed to handle finite rotations in 3D, with a thorough discussion of the different alternatives for parametrization. Modelling of flexible bodies is treated following the Finite Element technique, a novel aspect in multibody systems simulation.

Moreover, this book provides extensive coverage of the formulation of a general purpose software for flexible multibody dynamics analysis, based on an exhaustive treatment of large rotations and finite element modelling, and incorporating useful reference material.

Features include different solution techniques such as:

  • time integration of differential-algebraic equations

  • non-linear substructuring

  • continuation methods

  • nonlinear bifurcation analysis.
In essence, this is an ideal text for senior undergraduates, postgraduates and professionals in mechanical and aeronautical engineering, as well as mechanical design engineers and researchers, and engineers working in areas such as kinematics and dynamics of deployable structures, vehicle dynamics and mechanical design.

Engineering Analysis with ANSYS Software (Paperback, 2nd edition): Tadeusz Stolarski, Y. Nakasone, S. Yoshimoto Engineering Analysis with ANSYS Software (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Tadeusz Stolarski, Y. Nakasone, S. Yoshimoto
R2,415 R2,014 Discovery Miles 20 140 Save R401 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Engineering Analysis with ANSYS Software, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to fundamental areas of engineering analysis needed for research or commercial engineering projects. The book introduces the principles of the finite element method, presents an overview of ANSYS technologies, then covers key application areas in detail. This new edition updates the latest version of ANSYS, describes how to use FLUENT for CFD FEA, and includes more worked examples. With detailed step-by-step explanations and sample problems, this book develops the reader's understanding of FEA and their ability to use ANSYS software tools to solve a range of analysis problems.

Advances in Applied Mechanics, Volume 50 (Hardcover): Stephane Bordas, Daniel S. Balint Advances in Applied Mechanics, Volume 50 (Hardcover)
Stephane Bordas, Daniel S. Balint
R4,642 Discovery Miles 46 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Advances in Applied Mechanics, Volume 50, draws together recent, significant advances in various topics in applied mechanics. Published since 1948, the book aims to provide authoritative review articles on topics in the mechanical sciences. While the book is ideal for scientists and engineers working in various branches of mechanics, it is also beneficial to professionals who use the results of investigations in mechanics in various applications, such as aerospace, chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical and nuclear engineering.

Fault Diagnosis and Sustainable Control of Wind Turbines - Robust Data-Driven and Model-Based Strategies (Paperback): Silvio... Fault Diagnosis and Sustainable Control of Wind Turbines - Robust Data-Driven and Model-Based Strategies (Paperback)
Silvio Simani, Saverio Farsoni
R2,612 R2,438 Discovery Miles 24 380 Save R174 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Fault Diagnosis and Sustainable Control of Wind Turbines: Robust Data-Driven and Model-Based Strategies discusses the development of reliable and robust fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant ('sustainable') control schemes by means of data-driven and model-based approaches. These strategies are able to cope with unknown nonlinear systems and noisy measurements. The book also discusses simpler solutions relying on data-driven and model-based methodologies, which are key when on-line implementations are considered for the proposed schemes. The book targets both professional engineers working in industry and researchers in academic and scientific institutions. In order to improve the safety, reliability and efficiency of wind turbine systems, thus avoiding expensive unplanned maintenance, the accommodation of faults in their early occurrence is fundamental. To highlight the potential of the proposed methods in real applications, hardware-in-the-loop test facilities (representing realistic wind turbine systems) are considered to analyze the digital implementation of the designed solutions. The achieved results show that the developed schemes are able to maintain the desired performances, thus validating their reliability and viability in real-time implementations. Different groups of readers-ranging from industrial engineers wishing to gain insight into the applications' potential of new fault diagnosis and sustainable control methods, to the academic control community looking for new problems to tackle-will find much to learn from this work.

Micro Mechanical Systems, Volume 6 - Principles and Technology (Hardcover): T. Fukuda, Wolfgang Menz Micro Mechanical Systems, Volume 6 - Principles and Technology (Hardcover)
T. Fukuda, Wolfgang Menz
R4,665 Discovery Miles 46 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In ten sections this book describes the principles and technology of Micro Mechanical Systems. Section one is a general introduction to the historical background and the parallels to microelectronics, reviewing the motivation for microsystems, and discussing microphysics and design and the evolution from microcomponents to microsystems. Section two covers the areas of photolithographic microfabrication, basic concepts of planar processing, materials, and processes. Section three looks at micromachining by machine tools, its history, basic principles and preparation methods. Section four discusses tribological aspects of microsystems. Section five covers fabrication, performance and examples of silicon microsensors. Section six looks at electric and magnetic micro-actuators for micro-robots. Section seven covers energy source and power supply methods. Section eight covers controlling principles and methods of micro mechanical systems and section nine gives examples of microsystems and micromachines. The final section discusses the future problems and outlook of micro mechanical systems.

Advanced Gear Engineering (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Veniamin Goldfarb, Evgenii Trubachev, Natalya Barmina Advanced Gear Engineering (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Veniamin Goldfarb, Evgenii Trubachev, Natalya Barmina
R7,178 Discovery Miles 71 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book covers recent developments in practically all spheres of mechanical engineering related to different kinds of gears and transmissions. Topics treated range from fundamental research to the advanced applications of gears in various practical fields, prospects of manufacturing development, results and trends of numerical and experimental research of gears, new approaches to gear design and aspects of their optimization synthesis.

World Class Maintenance Management - The 12 Disciplines (Hardcover, 2009th ed.): Rolly Angeles, Charles Robert Nelms World Class Maintenance Management - The 12 Disciplines (Hardcover, 2009th ed.)
Rolly Angeles, Charles Robert Nelms
R2,009 Discovery Miles 20 090 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Journal of Domestic Appliances; v.19=no.246-256 (1891) (Hardcover): Anonymous Journal of Domestic Appliances; v.19=no.246-256 (1891) (Hardcover)
Anonymous
R1,014 Discovery Miles 10 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Handbook of Air Pollution from Internal Combustion Engines - Pollutant Formation and Control (Hardcover): Eran Sher Handbook of Air Pollution from Internal Combustion Engines - Pollutant Formation and Control (Hardcover)
Eran Sher
R3,652 Discovery Miles 36 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This handbook is an important and valuable source for engineers and researchers in the area of internal combustion engines pollution control. It provides an excellent updated review of available knowledge in this field and furnishes essential and useful information on air pollution constituents, mechanisms of formation, control technologies, effects of engine design, effects of operation conditions, and effects of fuel formulation and additives. The text is rich in explanatory diagrams, figures and tables, and includes a considerable number of references.
Key Features
* An important resource for engineers and researchers in the area of internal combustion engines and pollution control
* Presents and excellent updated review of the available knowledge in this area
* Written by 23 experts
* Provides over 700 references and more than 500 explanatory diagrams, figures and tables

Opto-mechanical Fiber Optic Sensors - Research, Technology, and Applications in Mechanical Sensing (Paperback): Hamid... Opto-mechanical Fiber Optic Sensors - Research, Technology, and Applications in Mechanical Sensing (Paperback)
Hamid Alemohammad
R3,244 R3,037 Discovery Miles 30 370 Save R207 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Opto-mechanical Fiber Optic Sensors: Research, Technology, and Applications in Mechanical Sensing offers comprehensive coverage of the theoretical aspects of fiber optic sensors (FOS), along with current and emerging applications in the mechanical, petroleum, biomedical, biomechanical, aerospace and automotive industries. Special attention is given to FOS applications in harsh environments. Due to recent technology advances, optical fibers have found uses in many industrial applications. Various sectors are major targets for FOS's capable of measuring mechanical parameters, such as pressure, stress, strain and temperature. Opto-mechanical FOS's offer unique advantages, including immunity to electromagnetic interference, high fidelity and signal-to-noise ratio, low-loss remote sensing and small size.

Handbook of Gas Turbine Technology (Hardcover): Eugene Bradley Handbook of Gas Turbine Technology (Hardcover)
Eugene Bradley
R2,380 Discovery Miles 23 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Intelligent Fixtures for the Manufacturing of Low Rigidity Components (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): H.-Christian Moehring, Petra... Intelligent Fixtures for the Manufacturing of Low Rigidity Components (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
H.-Christian Moehring, Petra Wiederkehr, Oscar Gonzalo, Petr Kolar
R3,956 Discovery Miles 39 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book summarizes the results of the European research project "Intelligent fixtures for the manufacturing of low rigidity components" (INTEFIX). The structure of the book follows the sub-projects which are dedicated to case studies within the scenarios "vibrations", "deformations" and "positioning". The INTEFIX project deals with the development and analysis of several exemplary types of intelligent, sensor and actuator integrated fixtures for the clamping of sensitive workpieces in cutting machine tools. Thus, the book gives a representative overview about this innovative field of technology. The demands of the case studies are described and the technological approaches and solutions are introduced. Furthermore, innovative methods for the design and optimization of intelligent fixtures are presented.

Introduction to Linear Control Systems (Paperback): Yazdan Bavafa-Toosi Introduction to Linear Control Systems (Paperback)
Yazdan Bavafa-Toosi
R3,733 R3,487 Discovery Miles 34 870 Save R246 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Introduction to Linear Control Systems is designed as a standard introduction to linear control systems for all those who one way or another deal with control systems. It can be used as a comprehensive up-to-date textbook for a one-semester 3-credit undergraduate course on linear control systems as the first course on this topic at university. This includes the faculties of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical and petroleum engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering, bio-engineering, economics, mathematics, physics, management and social sciences, etc. The book covers foundations of linear control systems, their raison detre, different types, modelling, representations, computations, stability concepts, tools for time-domain and frequency-domain analysis and synthesis, and fundamental limitations, with an emphasis on frequency-domain methods. Every chapter includes a part on further readings where more advanced topics and pertinent references are introduced for further studies. The presentation is theoretically firm, contemporary, and self-contained. Appendices cover Laplace transform and differential equations, dynamics, MATLAB and SIMULINK, treatise on stability concepts and tools, treatise on Routh-Hurwitz method, random optimization techniques as well as convex and non-convex problems, and sample midterm and endterm exams. The book is divided to the sequel 3 parts plus appendices. PART I: In this part of the book, chapters 1-5, we present foundations of linear control systems. This includes: the introduction to control systems, their raison detre, their different types, modelling of control systems, different methods for their representation and fundamental computations, basic stability concepts and tools for both analysis and design, basic time domain analysis and design details, and the root locus as a stability analysis and synthesis tool. PART II: In this part of the book, Chapters 6-9, we present what is generally referred to as the frequency domain methods. This refers to the experiment of applying a sinusoidal input to the system and studying its output. There are basically three different methods for representation and studying of the data of the aforementioned frequency response experiment: these are the Nyquist plot, the Bode diagram, and the Krohn-Manger-Nichols chart. We study these methods in details. We learn that the output is also a sinusoid with the same frequency but generally with different phase and magnitude. By dividing the output by the input we obtain the so-called sinusoidal or frequency transfer function of the system which is the same as the transfer function when the Laplace variable s is substituted with . Finally we use the Bode diagram for the design process. PART III: In this part, Chapter 10, we introduce some miscellaneous advanced topics under the theme fundamental limitations which should be included in this undergraduate course at least in an introductory level. We make bridges between some seemingly disparate aspects of a control system and theoretically complement the previously studied subjects. Appendices: The book contains seven appendices. Appendix A is on the Laplace transform and differential equations. Appendix B is an introduction to dynamics. Appendix C is an introduction to MATLAB, including SIMULINK. Appendix D is a survey on stability concepts and tools. A glossary and road map of the available stability concepts and tests is provided which is missing even in the research literature. Appendix E is a survey on the Routh-Hurwitz method, also missing in the literature. Appendix F is an introduction to random optimization techniques and convex and non-convex problems. Finally, appendix G presents sample midterm and endterm exams, which are class-tested several times.

High Voltage Measurement Techniques - Fundamentals, Measuring Instruments, and Measuring Methods (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019):... High Voltage Measurement Techniques - Fundamentals, Measuring Instruments, and Measuring Methods (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Klaus Schon
R4,660 Discovery Miles 46 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book conveys the theoretical and experimental basics of a well-founded measurement technique in the areas of high DC, AC and surge voltages as well as the corresponding high currents. Additional chapters explain the acquisition of partial discharges and the electrical measured variables. Equipment exposed to very high voltages and currents is used for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy. They are therefore tested for reliability before commissioning using standardized and future test and measurement procedures. Therefore, the book also covers procedures for calibrating measurement systems and determining measurement uncertainties, and the current state of measurement technology with electro-optical and magneto-optical sensors is discussed.

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